Two of those who lost lives in Kells crash named

Two of the three people who lost their lives in the tragic road accident in Kells yesterday have been named.

They have been named by national media as Saoirse Corrigan and Shane Gilchrist, both from Castlepollard in Co Westmeath.

It's understood that Saoirse worked at St. Clare's College, Ballyjamesduff.

The crash occurred oon the N52, Lloyds, Kells at approximately 4:15pm yesterday, Friday, December 31.

A female in her 20s, the driver of the second car was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for her injuries where she latter passed. Her passengers, three juveniles, were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Drogheda, to be treated for their injuries. One has since been transferred to CHI Temple Street.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kells Garda Station on 046 928 0820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.